
The Marlins played just finished a three-game series in Philadelphia without hitting a home run. It’s the first time this season they failed to homer in a three-game series and also the first time since June of 2007. Florida dropped to third in the majors in team home runs.
The Phillies acquired Scott Eyre to add another lefty to the bullpen. Eyre owns a 7.15 ERA despite excellent strikeout, walk and home run numbers. He’s allowed 15 hits, seven for extra bases.
Chipper Jones comes off the disabled list today. He wants to play Friday night, but Bobby Cox may use him as a pinch hitter at first.
Emilio Bonifacio played seven games since joining the Nationals on August 1st. He knocked out multiple hits in five of those games for a total of 12, seven for extra bases. With Emilio in the lineup, the Nationals are 6-1 in August.
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